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What does Burma have to give the United States? We can give you the opportunity to engage with people who are ready and willing to change a society.

I'm not the only one working for democracy in Burma - there are so many people who have worked for it because they believe that this is the only way we can maintain the dignity of our people.

I've always said that the more coordinated the efforts of the international community are, the better it will be for democracy in Burma.

I urge North Korea's leaders to reflect on Burma's experience. While the work of reform is ongoing, Burma has already broken out of isolation and opened the door to a far better future for its people.

The struggle for democracy and human rights in Burma is a struggle for life and dignity. It is a struggle that encompasses our political, social and economic aspirations.

With the right kind of institutions, starting with the rule of law, Burma could progress very quickly.

Be careful about Burma. Most people cannot remember whether it was Siam and has become Thailand, or whether it is now part of Malaysia and should be called Sri Lanka.

After all it was my father who founded the Burmese army and I do have a sense of warmth towards the Burmese army.

I've been repeating ad nauseam that we in Burma, we are weak with regard to the culture of negotiated compromises, that we have to develop the ability to achieve such compromises.

I don't want Burma to be a basket case forever.